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R459 LDG

1998 Seat Cordoba

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,145 mi
Last recorded98,145 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Seat Cordoba89,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 LDG
MakeSeat
ModelCordoba
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,145 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 98,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 88,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid low

engine mount worn

handbrake not pulling up very well

long handbrake travel

power steering belt peirshed

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both front strut tops when jacked up

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 4 Apr 2007 88,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid low

engine mount worn

handbrake not pulling up very well

long handbrake travel

power steering belt peirshed

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in both front strut tops when jacked up

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

unable to open nsr door from inside or outside

Pass 21 Mar 2006 80,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 80,619 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Seat Cordoba?

Based on 99,964 MOT tests across 11,711 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,303
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
11,711
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,838
Stop lamp not working 4,000
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,455
position lamp(s) not working 3,369
Direction indicator incorrect colour 3,266
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R459 LDG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Seat Cordoba models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 89,330 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Cordoba fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R459 LDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Cordoba typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Cordoba is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R459 LDG registered?

R459 LDG is a 1998 Seat Cordoba, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R459 LDG safe to buy?

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